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Ref. #95C1C7 · CW-595

Chesapeake Blue

49%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Chesapeake Blue CW-595 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #95C1C7, LRV 49 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wright Blue Mist from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Chesapeake Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#95C1C7
RGB149, 193, 199
LRV48.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Chesapeake Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Chesapeake Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreChesapeake Blue
Nearly identical
PPGWright Blue Mist

Wright Blue Mist

PPG

Nearly identical

Dripping Springs

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sea Seeker

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cosmic Blue

Behr

Very similar

Agua Fría

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Coastal View

Vista Paint

Very similar

Surfside

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rockets

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Trisha's Eyes

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dream .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pastel Turquoise

RAL

Visible difference

Dix Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Chesapeake Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Chesapeake Blue

#95C1C7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8594AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Chesapeake Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tranquil Blue

Complement

Musk

Chesapeake Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Carter Plum

Pop

Fire Dance

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chesapeake Blue.

Aspen Skies

Benjamin Moore · 1656

#96BAC7

Daydream

Benjamin Moore · CSP-615

#99C1D0

Peacock Feathers

Benjamin Moore · 724

#89BEC9

Anderson Blue

Benjamin Moore · CW-565

#97C0B9

Oceanic Teal

Benjamin Moore · 669

#88C6C3

Northern

Benjamin Moore · CC-760

#A1BFCF

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Chesapeake Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Chesapeake Blue have?
Chesapeake Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chesapeake Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chesapeake Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chesapeake Blue are Wright Blue Mist by PPG (a near-identical match), Dripping Springs by Kilz (a near-identical match), Kingston Aqua by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chesapeake Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chesapeake Blue?
Chesapeake Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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